The ATP has been following families for the past 36 years, enabling us to track both large and small-scale changes in family life. One major change has been the age at which young people transition from the family home to living independently. This ABC article touches on some research by ATP Investigator Assoc Prof … Continued
This week, as part of the ATP Feature Article Series, we are highlighting some important findings from our Generation 2 cohort, who are now reaching 36 years of age. Summary In the present day, lots of the research into how to best raise healthy teenagers focuses on reducing risks for things like substance … Continued
In this edition of ATP Gen 3 Hot Spot, we hear from Dr Jacqui Macdonald, an ATP investigator from the Population Studies team. Jacqui’s research interests include a special focus on fathers’ wellbeing, and their role in children’s health and development. As well as being involved in the ATP, Jacqui also leads a study investigating … Continued
From small daily hassles to major life events, stress is an inevitable part of life that affects our ability to cope with whatever life throws your way. This ABC article shares some tips on changing how you think about stress, such as changing your mindset.
One of the key topics that the ATP investigates is our temperament and personality, which we have assessed in family members across all three generations. This great article on ABC explains what the Big Five personality traits are, how personality is formed and how it may change over time – a great read!One of the … Continued
Download the 2018 ATP newsletter (PDF) ATP Generation 3 update We are excited to announce that recruitment for our Gen3 study is now 95% complete. By early 2019 we expect to have an impressive 1,200 Gen3 children and their families involved. This means that we will no longer be calling Gen2 participants to ask whether … Continued
Our ATP families may know that they are involved in a longitudinal cohort study – but what does this mean? This great article from The Conversation explains why following a group of people over time can help to address some of our biggest health problems.
Parenting is a tough gig! Recent findings from the latest Royal Children’s Hospital National Child Health Poll of 2000 Australian parents has found that many of them feel stressed, confused or overwhelmed about their child’s behaviour. It’s important for parents to remember they are not alone and that and perfection is an unrealistic goal. There are always strategies … Continued
ATP families span across three generations, with grandparents, parents, and young children all within our cohort. This ABC article highlights some great tips to keep looking after ourselves across the lifespan – right up to our 70’s and beyond!
This World Mental Health Day, we’re sharing some great resources to help us all work towards positive mental health and wellbeing. Smiling Mind is a free mindfulness training program designed for adults and children aged 7 years and up, and is supported by Prof Frank Oberklaid – one of the founding investigators of the ATP … Continued
